Add 48/50 and 54/7, Solve 48/50 + 7 5/7 as a fraction

Add 48/50 and 54/7

1^st number: 48/50, 2^nd number: 7 5/7

48/50 + 54/7 is 1518/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 7 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
48/50 = 48 × 7/50 × 7 = 336/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
54/7 = 54 × 50/7 × 50 = 2700/350
Add the two like fractions:
336/350 + 2700/350 = 336 + 2700/350 = 3036/350
3036/350 simplified gives 1518/175
So, 48/50 + 54/7 = 1518/175
In mixed form: 8118/175

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